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A minimally invasive mitral valve replacement procedure for high surgical risk patients with symptomatic deterioration after tissue mitral valve replacement. Access may be through the blood vessels in the groin or through the chest, avoiding open-chest surgery, heart stoppage, and bypass. The care team evaluates suitability using investigations such as cardiac CT and echocardiography, provides monitoring before and after the procedure, and performs a comprehensive echocardiogram within 24 hours to assess valve function and check for complications.